Welcome. Here you can find information you need to help your teenager make subject choices in Year 9 and career and learning choices in Year 11.
Section 1 Keeping up with changes in 14-19 education 
Bringing you up to date with changes in the curriculum and qualifications that will create more opportunities and more flexible learning pathways in the future.
Section 2 Choices in Year 9 
Helping your teenager choose from the wide range of courses and qualifications on offer - and information on additional support to help them make progress.
Section 3 Years 10 and 11 / Financial help 
Helping your teenager learn as effectively as possible and supporting their plans for developing skills, experience and qualifications after Year 11.
Section 4 Higher education and other options 
The range of opportunities and financial help available for young people who want to continue into higher education or work based learning.
Section 5 Skills for life / help with other challenges 
The importance of life skills for successful learning and employment - and advice on how to cope with some of the other challenges your teenager may face.
Download
Get Parents and Carers guide as a Word or PDF file or in an alternative language from the Downloads page.
Which Way Now?
helps Year 9 students make decisions about courses and qualifications. Download it at www.connexions-direct.com/
whichwaynow or contact DCSF Publications on 0845 602 2260.
Connexions Direct is a telephone helpline and web-based service for young people aged 13-19, where advisers offer information, advice and support.
